DEC: Fish ladder, dam upgrades coming to Imperial Dam
By Gwendolyn Craig
A fish ladder to help salmon journey up a controversial dam in Plattsburgh and farther along the Saranac River, will soon be underway
Gwendolyn Craig
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Adirondack Park Agency honors Fred Monroe
By Gwendolyn Craig
'Gentleman Warrior' joins 19 others at Ray Brook arboretum
Disability rights activists, environmentalists, local governments respond to roads questions
By Gwendolyn Craig
The public has until July 12 to submit comments on the Adirondack Park Agency's questions about wild forest roads.
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By Gwendolyn Craig
New firearm legislation has Democrats and Republicans at odds over how it will impact Adirondack Park residents
Legislature passes bill for 9/11 death benefits to Adirondack officer’s widow
By Gwendolyn Craig
By the time Shari Raymond discovered her husband's cancers were related to 9/11, her accidental death benefit application was too late.
Ensuring Adirondacks for all
By Gwendolyn Craig
Groups work to make sure everyone has access to the Adirondacks and outdoors excursions, despite concerns of "overuse"
Schumer, scientists want EPA to reopen air-quality stations
By Gwendolyn Craig
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and area scientists call on EPA to reopen air-quality monitoring stations.
APA seeks public comments on invasive species management changes
By Gwendolyn Craig
The APA is asking for the public's comments on proposed changes for invasive species management on DEC-owned lands in the Adirondacks.
Take a number or wait in line?
By Gwendolyn Craig
Park managers aim for ease and access with reservations, but there are trade-offs as well
APA denies couple’s request to expand boathouse
By Gwendolyn Craig
Variance request for housing antique boat collection deemed ‘self-created difficulty’